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UAMS Celebrates Inaugural Class of Chancellor’s Scholars

Sept. 14, 2026 | In a celebration of scholarship and philanthropy, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recognized the inaugural class of the Chancellor’s Scholars Program at a Sept. 3 ceremony at the Capital Hotel in downtown Little Rock. In total, 44 students from UAMS’ five colleges will receive full-tuition scholarships beginning the 2026-27 academic year. “This...

Andrew Vogler

Students and faculty of the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology gather on the steps outside the I. Dodd Wilson Building after the white coat ceremony for the Doctor of Audiology Class of 2030 and the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2028.

College of Health Professions

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists

Sept. 11, 2026 | The UAMS Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology recently celebrated the new incoming classes of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2028 and the Doctor of Audiology Class of 2030 with a white coat ceremony. The annual ceremony marked the students’ transition into their professional programs and emphasized the responsibility, compassion, and...

Ben Boulden

News Release

Blue & You Foundation Grant Funds UAMS and Our House Shelter Pilot Program

Sept. 10, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $224,340 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas to fund the Medical Respite for the Unhoused pilot program. The two-year pilot medical respite program operates through a collaboration between UAMS and Our House Shelter, located at 302 E....

Andrew Vogler

A group shot of about 20 of the stroke providers, all in white coats, standing inside UAMS, posed.

Medical News

For 12th Year, UAMS Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

Sept. 9, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association have recognized the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 12th consecutive year for its commitment to excellence in stroke care. The Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award signifies that UAMS remains committed to ensuring that people...

Linda Satter

James ‘J.J.’ Tucker, M.D., (left) and Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., are joining UAMS.

College of Medicine

Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., James ‘J.J.’ Tucker, M.D., Join UAMS to Expand Bariatric Surgery Care Across Arkansas

Sept. 8, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — Bariatric and general surgeons Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., and James “J.J.” Tucker, M.D., are joining the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), effective Oct. 1, and will see patients at the health system’s newly acquired hospital in Bryant.

Yavonda Chase

Featured

Myeloma Patient, Family Credit UAMS for His Improved Outlook

Sept. 4, 2026 | Chris Seab has come a long way since his myeloma diagnosis, and the future looks better every day.

Nathan Tidwell

College of Medicine

Jeannette Shorey, M.D., and Lindsay Thomas Pledge $1 Million to UAMS to Create College of Medicine Scholarship Fund

Sept. 3, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $1 million estate gift pledge from Jeannette “Jan” M. Shorey II, M.D., former associate provost for faculty, and Lindsay McFaddin Thomas to the UAMS College of Medicine to create the Shorey Family College of Medicine Scholarship. “For many decades, UAMS has been...

Andrew Vogler

University News

Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS

Sept. 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., to the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery. Estevez-Ordonez is the assistant director of UAMS’ neurosurgical skills laboratory and specializes in surgery for brain and skull-base tumors. He uses open and minimally...

Linda Satter

Four women who are on a panel on reproductive health sit in chairs onstage discussing ways to improve access and health outcomes. Keesa Smith-Brantley, executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, holds the microphone and is speaking.

UAMS Co-hosts Fourth Maternal Health Roundtable

Sept. 10, 2026 | Healthcare providers, policy makers, and community partners with a shared interest in improving maternal and infant health in Arkansas recently gathered at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library to assess ongoing efforts and set future priorities. The Arkansas Maternal Health Roundtable, hosted by the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at the University of...

Linda Satter

A photo of Michael Manley in front of a dark-colored background.

Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, Named Assistant Dean in UAMS College of Nursing

Sept. 9, 2026 | Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing as assistant dean of community engagement and faculty practice.

Chris Carmody

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Sept. 10, 2026 | These programs were first broadcast the week of September 14, 2026.

Tim Taylor

MVP

Jordan Gall

Sept. 10, 2026 | Meet Jordan, the university's MVP for September, and a patient experience specialist - education in the UAMS Office of Patient Experience.

News Staff

Image shows Onward Medical’s implantable ARCIM System, which is designed to address symptomatic blood pressure instability in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. Device is small and silver with tubing and is held in gloved hands.

News Release

UAMS Part of Clinical Study Exploring Blood Pressure Instability Treatment for People With Spinal Cord Injury

Sept. 4, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is recruiting candidates experiencing symptomatic blood pressure instability following chronic spinal cord injury for a worldwide clinical study involving a new medical device intended to manage the instability.

Shea Stewart

College of Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy Class of 2030 Dons White Coats

Sept. 2, 2026 | White coats symbolize the beginning of a long journey for new pharmacy students, which can carry a lot of emotional weight. The UAMS College of Pharmacy’s incoming Class of 2030 didn’t show any nerves, though, as they donned their coats for the first time. The ceremony was held Friday, Aug. 28, at the Connor Performing...

Benjamin Waldrum

Older adults talking and laughing in a park.

Institute for Community Health Innovation

Healthy Aging: Simple Steps for a Healthier Future

Sept. 10, 2026 | Growing older is a natural part of life, and healthy aging can, and should be, an important part of that process. Healthy aging is about taking care of your health, staying independent, maintaining relationships, and continuing to enjoy the people and activities that matter to you most.

David Wise

Nathan Johnson, center, holds his Patriotic Employer Award certificate. Congratulating him are left to right, Sarah Parker, Cherika Robertson, Rebecca Bird, (Johnson), retired Col. Tom Anderson, Corinne Hollingsworth and Thao Vu. Except for Anderson, all are faculty members of the Department of Laboratory Sciences.

College of Health Professions

Department of Defense Recognizes UAMS’ Nathan Johnson, Ph.D.

Sept. 4, 2026 | The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program in the U.S. Department of Defense recently recognized Nathan Johnson, Ph.D., with the Patriotic Employer Award.

Ben Boulden

University News

Jennifer Ivy Named Director of UAMS Schmieding Kids First in Springdale

Sept. 3, 2026 | UAMS Schmieding Kids First in Springdale has a new leader. Jennifer Ivy has stepped into the role of director, bringing nearly a decade of experience with the Kids First program and a career-long passion for early childhood development.

David Wise

News Release

Expansion of Doula Workforce, Statewide Collaboration Leading to Positive Impact on Maternal Health in Arkansas

Sept. 2, 2026 | The rapid expansion of Arkansas’ doula workforce is playing a vital role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes across the state, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.

UAMS Celebrates Inaugural Class of Chancellor’s Scholars

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists

Blue & You Foundation Grant Funds UAMS and Our House Shelter Pilot Program

For 12th Year, UAMS Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., James ‘J.J.’ Tucker, M.D., Join UAMS to Expand Bariatric Surgery Care Across Arkansas

Myeloma Patient, Family Credit UAMS for His Improved Outlook

Jeannette Shorey, M.D., and Lindsay Thomas Pledge $1 Million to UAMS to Create College of Medicine Scholarship Fund

University News

Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS

UAMS Co-hosts Fourth Maternal Health Roundtable

Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, Named Assistant Dean in UAMS College of Nursing

More Stories

Mononucleosis

Jordan Gall

UAMS Part of Clinical Study Exploring Blood Pressure Instability Treatment for People With Spinal Cord Injury

College of Pharmacy Class of 2030 Dons White Coats

Healthy Aging: Simple Steps for a Healthier Future

Department of Defense Recognizes UAMS’ Nathan Johnson, Ph.D.

Jennifer Ivy Named Director of UAMS Schmieding Kids First in Springdale

Expansion of Doula Workforce, Statewide Collaboration Leading to Positive Impact on Maternal Health in Arkansas

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